Full-Time

Observability Architect

Posted on 9/9/2024

Splunk

Splunk

5,001-10,000 employees

Data analytics and IT management platform

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

£96k - £132kAnnually

+ Incentive Compensation + Equity Awards + Long-term Cash Awards

Mid

Remote in UK

Remote work is an option.

Category
IT Project Management
System Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
Datadog
Chef
Bash
PHP
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Python
JavaScript
Puppet
OpenShift
Ruby
Java
Docker
AWS
Perl
Go
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Linux/Unix
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in CS or relevant technical field experience plus 3-5 years of related Observability experience.
  • Experience leading project implementation teams and being responsible for delivery at large enterprise clients.
  • Self-starter; demonstrates initiative and leadership across projects and within the team.
  • Consistently delivers high quality results, including on-time quality deliverables and meeting project timelines.
  • Identifies and exploits future opportunities to drive additional value.
  • Projects complete successfully (meets requirements and vision).
  • Successfully manages stakeholder expectations through solid communication and documentation.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface at all levels within an organisation, technical to senior management.
  • Continuously enhances solution knowledge and skills to further industry leadership position.
  • Ability to process and advocate client requirements and product gaps into the development (R&D) organisation.
  • Demonstrable experience deploying observability solutions and associated infrastructure, within both on-premise and cloud environments in large complex global enterprise environments.
  • Configuration experience with Windows, Linux operating systems (bash, shell).
  • Configuration experience with system API administration/management.
  • Technical implementation experience defining metrics, thresholding and reporting baselines.
  • Strong experience in analysis, design, and technical documentation.
  • Desired Hands-on experience in at least two of each of the following areas: Familiarity with Splunk and / or other cloud monitoring tools, including APM, Infrastructure, Logs, Synthetics, and RUM; Observability Platforms: Splunk, Datadog, HoneyComb, New Relic, Dynatrace; Public Cloud: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP); Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Cloud Foundry; Development/Scripting Languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, Ruby, Perl, PHP, Go; Configuration Management: Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef; CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitLab.
  • Preferable: Previous experience in a technical or professional services role supporting channel partners (e.g., Systems Integrators, Managed Services Providers).
  • Experience in root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and debugging.
  • Experience with OpenTelemetry GDI.
  • Relevant technical certifications (e.g., Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible) are beneficial.
Responsibilities
  • Shape customer expectations and thoroughly align outcomes with customer requirements with focus on business value.
  • Participate in all aspects of the initiative from the initial strategy discussions through the delivery process, requirements gathering, design and implementation.
  • Partner with the client Project Managers and Splunk Project Managers to validate that high-level project scope, schedule, resource plan, and estimates are aligned to ensure a successful project / programme outcome.
  • Perform configuration of the entire Splunk Observability product suite to meet the customer requirements.
  • Facilitate appropriate workshops and other sessions as necessary to capture business and technical requirements, current and desired states, and deliver a best-practice based global architecture and implementation.
  • Define global architecture to meet desired state vision including business, application, data, technical, integration and security architectures.
  • Provide oversight at key milestones and manage expectations during the project implementation lifecycle.
  • Provide technical leadership and contribute to key decision making related to new solutions and products, cross-product integrations, and product upgrades.
  • Ensure successful delivery of desired outcomes by engaging in risk management and mitigation, and operational programme governance.
  • Effectively build and leverage relationships within the client organisations and Splunk to ensure success.
  • Develop strong technical champions and coaches within project teams.
  • Mentor client team members in their area of subject matter expertise.

Splunk offers a platform that transforms machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, primarily serving large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Unlike its competitors, Splunk provides versatile solutions that cater to the specific needs of IT operations and security. The company's goal is to empower organizations to leverage their data for improved decision-making and enhanced security.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$38.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2003

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for real-time data analytics supports Splunk's core offerings.
  • Expansion in cloud services aligns with Splunk's cloud-based solutions.
  • Increased IoT integration drives demand for Splunk's data management platform.

What critics are saying

  • AWS's expansion in cybersecurity could threaten Splunk's market share.
  • Cisco's acquisition may disrupt Splunk's operations and strategic focus.
  • Closure of San Francisco hub might impact Splunk's operational efficiency.

What makes Splunk unique

  • Splunk's platform transforms machine data into actionable insights in real-time.
  • It integrates with major tech platforms like Palo Alto and Cisco for enhanced security.
  • Splunk's acquisition of Rainbird boosts its AI and machine learning capabilities.

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Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity

Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program

We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning

Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days

Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan

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